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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are usually 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 variety of subjects that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Montserrat to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Scholars want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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