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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in online learning are providing the means for people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are 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 several issues that distance learning organizations have to deal with now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education experiments. Trainers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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