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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Netherlands to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Academics want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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