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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online learning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free 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 quite a few issues that distance learning organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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