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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in electronic educational technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online 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 experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a necessity to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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