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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in e-learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are 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 many subjects that learning technology organizations are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Johnston Atoll to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Students want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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