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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning are enabling students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free 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 distance learning institutions are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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