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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in electronic educational technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a expanding demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Trainers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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