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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually 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 quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to understand these significant new open educational undertakings. Educators want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This interesting new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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