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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in e-learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions are dealing with now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle low motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these significant new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this increasing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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