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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly 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 numerous subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to better understand these exciting new open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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