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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online learning technology have enabled humans in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are usually free for learners 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 lot of topics that online education institutions are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Emory University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to understand these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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