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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners 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 several issues that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Montserrat to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this crescive need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also investigates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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