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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning have made it possible for students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Peru to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these exciting new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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