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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in e-learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are customarily 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 a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like The Bahamas to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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