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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, San Diego to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to better grasp these important new open educational endeavours. People want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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