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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest advances in learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, San Diego to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Scientists want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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