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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in e-learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly 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 several subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational endeavours. Educators want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this increasing desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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