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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning have enabled people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like UC San Diego to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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