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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in online learning have enabled people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are dealing with today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, San Diego to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Trainers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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