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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in electronic education technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to participate in online classes. Massive 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 a variety of topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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