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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are customarily free for students 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 several issues that blended learning organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants would like to understand these compelling new open educational ventures. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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