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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in blended learning technology have empowered students in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, San Diego to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these important new open education undertakings. Scientists want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this desideratum for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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