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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not 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 institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mongolia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these intriguing new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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