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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in elearning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are normally 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 subjects that elearning technology organizations have to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Instructors want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also describes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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