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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning have empowered people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Clipperton Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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