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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning are enabling humans all over the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are customarily 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 many issues that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational ventures. People want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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