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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning technology are empowering humans all over the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations are considering today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like UC San Diego to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education ventures. Professors want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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