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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in blended learning have made it possible for humans all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are having to attend to today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like San Diego State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education endeavours. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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