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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online education are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners 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 subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can organizations certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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