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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are typically free for learners 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 many topics that online education institutions are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to better comprehend these open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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