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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online education have empowered learners all around the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are normally 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 many subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Zambia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these open education ventures. Everybody wants to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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