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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in blended learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively 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 numerous topics that blended learning institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Norway to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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