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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology have enabled people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several subjects that elearning institutions have to consider in 2015 because learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Students want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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