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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in e-learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally 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 several subjects that learning technology institutions are dealing with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to better grasp these interesting new open educational initiatives. Educators want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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