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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners 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 a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Cambodia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these important new open education endeavours. Professors want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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