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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in elearning have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free 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 e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Guinea to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these intriguing new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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