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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are free for students 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 technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider today because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Bouvet Island to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Educators want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this developing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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