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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in e-learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not 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 distance learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Norway to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend these fascinating new open education ventures. Educators want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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