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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these promising new open education undertakings. People want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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