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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in learning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. People want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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