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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in online education technology are providing the means for students all over the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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