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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are customarily 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 learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Madagascar to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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