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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in elearning technology enable students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. People want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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