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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in elearning have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like UCSF to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Educators want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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