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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations have to struggle with today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Professors want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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