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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning are making it possible for students all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are mostly 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 a lot of topics that e-learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also talks about the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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