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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free for students 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 quite a few issues that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Chad to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to better understand these new open educational ventures. Trainers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also discusses the key 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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