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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in e-learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC 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 several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education initiatives. Corporations want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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