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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning technology are empowering learners all over the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Universities want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this growing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education