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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in online learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for learners 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 topics that online learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Poland to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. People want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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