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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning are empowering learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, San Diego to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to better understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this crescive need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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