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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online education are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses 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 a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Mozambique to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these fascinating new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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