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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning technology have enabled students all over the world to take online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC classes are typically 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 technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Anguilla to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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