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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are mostly 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 quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Colombia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these important new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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