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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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