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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are commonly 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 many topics that blended learning organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these promising new open education ventures. Instructors want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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