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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in elearning have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free for students 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 quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Japan to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a desideratum to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education ventures. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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