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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, San Diego to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desideratum for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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