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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning have empowered students all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free for students 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 lot of subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Saint Martin to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also examines the key 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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