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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in electronic education technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Clemson University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Trainers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also talks about the major 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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