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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are usually 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 numerous issues that elearning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to better perceive these open educational initiatives. Instructors want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also articulates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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