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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally 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 several issues that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Kiribati to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Educators want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this crescive demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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