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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning technology enable learners all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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