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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in electronic education technology have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, San Diego to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Professors want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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