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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in e-learning have enabled people all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are generally 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 a variety of issues that online education organizations are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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