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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in digital education technology have enabled humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are generally free for learners 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 quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Instructors want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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