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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning are empowering students in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally 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 a lot of issues that learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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