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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners 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 issues that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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