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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in learning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations are dealing with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like UC San Diego to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these intriguing new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This book also deals with the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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