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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are usually free for students 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 subjects that elearning technology organizations must deal with today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Libya to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage low motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education experiments. Everybody wants to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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