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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in e-learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these exciting new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also reviews the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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