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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in elearning have empowered students in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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