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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like UC San Diego to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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