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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning are enabling learners in every nation on earth to take online classes. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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