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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning have made it possible for learners all over the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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