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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, San Diego to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Intellectuals want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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