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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Santa Clara University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to better perceive these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Students want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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