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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in technology-enhanced learning have empowered students in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Northern Mariana Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these important new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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