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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent developments in online education technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Teachers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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