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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions are having to attend to today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like UC San Diego to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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