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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in digital education technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are customarily 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 numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with low motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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