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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are dealing with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, San Diego to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Teachers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also describes the 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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