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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online learning have enabled students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC courses are normally free 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 quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like OpenupEd to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational endeavours. Students want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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