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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in e-learning have empowered students all over the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, San Diego to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desideratum for knowledge the thrilling 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 authoritative new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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