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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are customarily free for learners 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 numerous subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these important new open education ventures. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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