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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New improvements in elearning have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC San Diego to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Teachers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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