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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a developing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Universities want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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