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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many topics that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is decent? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC San Diego to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these compelling new open education ventures. Students want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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