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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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