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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in blended learning are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this crescive demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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