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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in electronic education technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like UC San Diego to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these fascinating new open education initiatives. People want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this crescive need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education