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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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