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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Peru to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these open education initiatives. Everybody wants to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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