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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in elearning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually 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 a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these new open education undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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