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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are considering now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? 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 MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like UCSF to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Students want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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