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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners 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 learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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