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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in online learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several topics that blended learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Hong Kong to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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