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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in e-learning have enabled students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Nepal to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders handle poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these important new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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