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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online education technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are 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 a lot of topics that online education institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Italy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education ventures. Lecturers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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