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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are ordinarily 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 a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Brazil to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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