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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning have made it possible for people all around the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are 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 many subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. People want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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