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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in e-learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses 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 several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these promising new open education endeavours. Educators want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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