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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students 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 several issues that online learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these exciting new open educational undertakings. Students want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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