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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are free for students 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 quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Namibia to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational endeavours. Educators want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also studies the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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