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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in e-learning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners 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 issues that online learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Belarus to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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