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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in online education technology are empowering humans all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these new open educational initiatives. Universities want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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