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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations are dealing with now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like UC San Diego to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a developing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Academics want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also describes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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