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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning make it possible for learners all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners 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 institutions are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like YouTube to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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