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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in elearning have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are usually 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 many topics that online education institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this desideratum for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also talks about the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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