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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Corporations want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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