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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in digital education technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, San Diego to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to better understand these promising new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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