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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in e-learning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are typically free for learners 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 several topics that learning technology institutions are considering now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also considers the most important 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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