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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in online learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Algeria to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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