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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning have empowered students all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes 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 several topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Students want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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