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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like UC San Diego to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Students want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also studies the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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