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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Academics want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also researches 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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