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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are usually free for students 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 a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Montenegro to conduct these MOOCs? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to be more aware of these significant new open education initiatives. Academics want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive demand for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also explores 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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