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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in blended learning have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are mostly 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 several subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to be more aware of these interesting new open education experiments. Academics want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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