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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively 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 a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive these significant new open educational initiatives. Educators want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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