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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are usually free 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 a variety of issues that learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also talks about the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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