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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are customarily free for learners 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 issues that distance learning organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Jarvis Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this desire for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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