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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are almost always free for students 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 quite a few topics that e-learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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