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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online education technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to understand these fascinating new open education experiments. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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