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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Pridnestrovie (Transnistria) to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education experiments. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this growing desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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