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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These online MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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