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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in e-learning technology are enabling students all around the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Washington to conduct these massive open online courses? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning becomes more available there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these new open education ventures. Students want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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