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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like UCSF to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a desire to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to understand these open education endeavours. Instructors want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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