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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in distance learning make it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions are struggling with now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Uruguay to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to better perceive these exciting new open education experiments. Lecturers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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