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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online education technology have enabled students all over the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC San Diego to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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