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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning technology have empowered students all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are normally free 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 elearning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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