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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in online learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. 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 several subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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