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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take courses online. These MOOCs are usually 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 numerous topics that online learning organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Lesotho to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to know how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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