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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in e-learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are typically free for learners 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 subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational ventures. Students want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also explores the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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