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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are almost always 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 subjects that elearning organizations have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Trainers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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