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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are 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 several topics that elearning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Queen Maud Land to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage low motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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