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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Somaliland to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle low student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to better perceive these compelling new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also studies the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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