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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these important new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this developing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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