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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are customarily free 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 numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to know how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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