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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in electronic education technology make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are typically 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 many issues that online education institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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