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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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