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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are almost always 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 quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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