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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are mostly 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 numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these exciting new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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