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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in elearning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Nauru to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Everyone wants to know how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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