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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are customarily free for students 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 several topics that elearning institutions have to consider now that learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Corporations want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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