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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in e-learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily 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 subjects that e-learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like American Samoa to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education