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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in digital education technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always 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 quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Saint Pierre and Miquelon to conduct these massively open online courses? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Professors want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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