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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take online classes. These massive online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC San Diego to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Professors want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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