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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in digital education technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are many topics that learning technology organizations have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Howland Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these promising new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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