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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally 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 several topics that elearning institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Bolivia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Instructors want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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