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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in e-learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Minnesota to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Educators want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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