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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in elearning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, San Diego to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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