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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in elearning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are 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 topics that elearning organizations are struggling with now that online education technology is improving so quickly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Excelsior College to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these interesting new open education undertakings. Public servants want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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