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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in blended learning technology are enabling humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Educators want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses 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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