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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in blended learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this crescive demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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