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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions are having to attend to today because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, San Diego to conduct these MOOCs? How can participants deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Instructors want to know how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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