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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners 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 e-learning institutions are considering now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these MOOC courses? How can teachers handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these important new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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