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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Bellevue University to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to better perceive these intriguing new open education ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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