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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like UC San Diego to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Universities want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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