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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in elearning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these massive open online courses? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This book also reviews the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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