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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in e-learning enable humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Ireland to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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