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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a lot of topics that online education institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can participants assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOC classes? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to better understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Students want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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