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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in electronic educational technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are almost always 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 numerous topics that online learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Ashmore and Cartier Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to better understand these interesting new open education experiments. Educators want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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