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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in elearning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are mostly 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 numerous topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Portugal to conduct these massive open online courses? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Scholars want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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