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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in online learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are typically free for learners 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 subjects that blended learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like UCSF to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a expanding demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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