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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in blended learning technology enable learners all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. People want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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