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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are customarily 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 a variety of issues that elearning institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Bulgaria to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Universities want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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