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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in elearning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can organizations certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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