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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like UC San Diego to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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