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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in e-learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massively open online courses are usually 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 quite a few issues that online education organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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