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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are customarily free 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 subjects that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Hungary to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This sensational new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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