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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like UC San Diego to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these fascinating new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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