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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners 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 variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Universities want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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