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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in online learning have made it possible for humans all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Northern Mariana Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to better perceive these important new open education initiatives. Students want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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