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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, San Diego to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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