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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in electronic educational technology have enabled learners all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can teachers guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like UC San Diego to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive these new open educational ventures. Scientists want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this developing desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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