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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in elearning technology are empowering humans all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are customarily 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 variety of topics that e-learning organizations have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also researches the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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