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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in blended learning technology enable students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are customarily 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 numerous subjects that online learning institutions are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Academics want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this growing demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also talks about the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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