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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning technology have enabled people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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