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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning are enabling students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like UCSF to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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