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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are mostly 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 many issues that elearning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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