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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in digital education technology are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions are considering today because learning technology is advancing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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