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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology are enabling learners all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to consider now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like UC San Diego to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education endeavours. Researchers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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