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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like UC San Diego to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these promising new open education ventures. Everybody wants to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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