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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Universities want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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