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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advancements in distance learning have enabled students all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses 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 many subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to understand these exciting new open education endeavours. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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