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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, San Diego to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend these important new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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