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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massive open online courses are generally 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 learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Academics want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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