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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these promising new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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