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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in blended learning have empowered students all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions must deal with today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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