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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in elearning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions are considering now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Belarus to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these compelling new open education endeavours. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this crescive desideratum for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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