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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free for students 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 subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education ventures. Educators want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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