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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in elearning technology have enabled humans in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses 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 quite a few issues that blended learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Guyana to conduct these MOOC classes? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these exciting new open educational ventures. People want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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