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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in online learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Belarus to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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