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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is good? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like UC San Diego to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Scholars want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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