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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning are enabling people all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to understand these open education ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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