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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are mostly 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 quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Belgium to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to understand these fascinating new open education endeavours. Instructors want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also describes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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