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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New improvements in elearning have enabled students in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like UCSF to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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