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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in blended learning technology have empowered learners all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, San Diego to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Students want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also articulates the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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