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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in e-learning are making it possible for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for students 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 a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these open educational undertakings. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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