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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, San Diego to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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