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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in online learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are ordinarily 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 several subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. People want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this crescive demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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