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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are many topics that distance learning institutions have to struggle with now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Grenada to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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