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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, San Diego to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these exciting new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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