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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in e-learning enable humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Niger to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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