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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in digital education technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are many issues that learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this increasing need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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