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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for students all over the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are free 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 issues that distance learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Comoros to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to understand these exciting new open educational undertakings. People want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also reviews the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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