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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in online learning are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are normally free 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 lot of issues that distance learning institutions are dealing with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Columbia University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also analyzes 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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