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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in online education make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are considering now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Eritrea to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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