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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in elearning technology are enabling people all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are usually 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 variety of issues that online learning institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these promising new open education initiatives. Corporations want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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