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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are ordinarily 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 quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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