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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in elearning are enabling people all around the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Tuvalu to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to better understand these new open educational ventures. Trainers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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