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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in e-learning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Argentina to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also researches the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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