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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology have enabled humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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