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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations are considering today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to understand these intriguing new open educational endeavours. People want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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