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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in learning technology have enabled humans all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this developing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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