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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online education technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like San Diego State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Instructors want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this need for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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