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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in elearning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not 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 are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Zambia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a growing demand to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Academics want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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