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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations must deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Venezuela to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these promising new open education ventures. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this desire for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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