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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Slovakia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these important new open education initiatives. People want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive desideratum for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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