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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in blended learning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are many issues that distance learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Scientists want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this crescive need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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