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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally 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 distance learning institutions are struggling with today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Brunei to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Universities want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this growing desideratum for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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