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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. New developments in electronic educational technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, San Diego to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also studies the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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