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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to take courses online. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these interesting new open education ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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