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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in elearning have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend these compelling new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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