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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are normally 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 several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Guinea-Bissau to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these promising new open educational experiments. Scientists want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also describes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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