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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning technology have empowered humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to understand these exciting new open education endeavours. Professors want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this crescive desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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