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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in elearning are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several issues that online learning organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these fascinating new open education initiatives. Universities want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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