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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are typically 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 quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Central African Republic to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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