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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners 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 many issues that elearning institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cuba to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle low student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education initiatives. Universities want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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