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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to take online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Argentina to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Academics want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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