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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in online learning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly 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 subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Seychelles to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to better understand these significant new open education endeavours. Teachers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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