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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online learning technology enable people all over the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these compelling new open educational undertakings. People want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also describes the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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