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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online learning are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Arizona State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these significant new open education initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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