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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are generally free for students 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 numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like China, Republic of (Taiwan) to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a developing need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to better comprehend these new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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