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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in electronic education technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are normally free 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 many subjects that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these important new open education ventures. Trainers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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