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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning technology have empowered humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, San Diego to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also researches the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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