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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs 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 a lot of topics that distance learning institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like McHenry County College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these important new open educational initiatives. Academics want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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