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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advancements in e-learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are many subjects that online education organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This book also studies the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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