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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not always 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 online education organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Afghanistan to conduct these massive open online courses? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this crescive desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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