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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in blended learning technology are empowering students in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, San Diego to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Educators want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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