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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in online learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take courses online. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions are considering today because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like UC San Diego to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Corporations want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also investigates the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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