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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions are dealing with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. People want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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