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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners 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 many issues that blended learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is good? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Rochester to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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