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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like UC San Diego to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Educators want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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