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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are customarily 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 variety of topics that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Cote d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Educators want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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