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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Academics want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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