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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like UC San Diego to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. People want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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