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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this crescive demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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