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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally 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 many issues that distance learning institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Latvia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Professors want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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