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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online 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 lot of issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to be more aware of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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