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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are mostly 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 a lot of issues that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Educators want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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