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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in online learning have made it possible for learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses 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 a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these open educational ventures. People want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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