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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in online learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, San Diego to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also explores the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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