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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in blended learning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally 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 numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Ecuador to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to better understand these open education endeavours. Public servants want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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