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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in elearning enable people all over the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions have to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Santa Clara University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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