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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOCs? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Trainers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This definitive new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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