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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning are enabling people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners 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 online learning institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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