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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Togo to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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