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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in blended learning technology enable humans in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like UC San Diego to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to better grasp these open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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