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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, San Diego to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to better perceive these fascinating new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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