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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Macau to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education ventures. Educators want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also researches the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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