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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like UC San Diego to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to better understand these intriguing new open educational experiments. People want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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