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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in online learning have empowered people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Michigan to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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