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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in e-learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are 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 several issues that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these significant new open educational ventures. Instructors want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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