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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational initiatives. Educators want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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