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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are typically free for students 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 numerous subjects that elearning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education experiments. Corporations want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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