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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Belgium to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to better understand these fascinating new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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