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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning are enabling students all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions must deal with today because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like UCSF to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to better comprehend these important new open education initiatives. Teachers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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