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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in blended learning make it possible for people all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are usually 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 subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education experiments. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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