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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, San Diego to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education experiments. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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