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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online learning are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are almost always 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 many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Universities want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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