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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free for students 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 a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. People want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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