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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in electronic educational technology enable students in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational endeavours. People want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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