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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students make sure that lecturers 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 Francisco to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these new open education ventures. Teachers want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also analyzes the major 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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