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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several issues that online education institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like American College of Education to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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