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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, San Diego to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to better understand these exciting new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also talks about the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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