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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are many subjects that online education institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Slovenia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Students want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education