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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest developments in online learning have empowered students all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free for students 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 are having to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Ghana to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Teachers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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