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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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