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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in online education are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are free for students 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 many subjects that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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