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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in electronic educational technology are enabling people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Professors want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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