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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners all over the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are typically free for students 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 issues that online learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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