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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online education have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like UCSF to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Academics want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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