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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOCs are typically 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 a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like OpenupEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Public servants want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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