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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning technology have enabled humans all over the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are many topics that online education organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Professors want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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