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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in electronic educational technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These massive online 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 several issues that e-learning technology organizations have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Google+ to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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