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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to be more aware of these promising new open education ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also researches the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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