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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massive open online courses are 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 issues that learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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