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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in elearning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are generally 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 quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Boston University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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