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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in e-learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are mostly 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 quite a few issues that online education institutions are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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