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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in elearning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are 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 several topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Researchers want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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