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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations have to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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