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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to better understand these significant new open education endeavours. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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