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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning technology have enabled students all over the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, San Diego to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these open educational undertakings. People want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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