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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in electronic educational technology make it possible for students all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students 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 many topics that e-learning organizations are considering more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Iran to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to understand these interesting new open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this increasing desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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