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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations are having to consider today because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to better understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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