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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans all over the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are usually 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 institutions have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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