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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern changes in electronic educational technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions are considering more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Martinique to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. People want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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