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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free 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 online learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Tunisia to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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