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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive open online courses are mostly free 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 dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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