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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly 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 numerous issues that online education institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Corporations want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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