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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in online learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are generally free for learners 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 elearning organizations are having to attend to now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Kazakhstan to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these important new open educational undertakings. Students want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also studies the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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