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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend these interesting new open educational endeavours. Educators want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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