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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Benin to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Academics want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also addresses 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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