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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are commonly 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 lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Universities want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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