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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to understand these significant new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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