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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advances in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are considering now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like UCSF to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to better understand these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this developing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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