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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent changes in blended learning technology are empowering learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are typically 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 numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Uruguay to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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