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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in online education are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Baker Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these open education initiatives. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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