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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education