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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in electronic education technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, San Diego to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these important new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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