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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in elearning technology enable people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this growing need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This gripping new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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