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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in electronic educational technology are empowering people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly 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 a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations must deal with today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these compelling new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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