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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions have to deal with now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Educators want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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