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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are usually 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 a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational experiments. People want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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