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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions have to consider today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like UC San Diego to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Teachers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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