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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free 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 a lot of issues that online learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these compelling new open education initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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