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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free 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 a lot of issues that online learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education ventures. Corporations want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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