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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in online learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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