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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in e-learning technology have enabled humans in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like New Zealand to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to better understand these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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