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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like UC San Diego to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to understand these open education ventures. Public servants want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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