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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New developments in distance learning technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are generally free for students 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 organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this crescive demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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