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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in blended learning technology have enabled students all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend these new open education initiatives. Researchers want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this crescive need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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