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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Eritrea to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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