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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in electronic education technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners 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 several issues that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Libya to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to better understand these interesting new open education ventures. Lecturers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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