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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. 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 a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This gripping new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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