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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in elearning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take courses online. These massively open online courses are normally free 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 topics that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these new open education undertakings. Scientists want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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