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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally 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 variety of topics that online learning institutions are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Mali to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers deal with the issues of poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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