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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. New evolvements in online learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like UCSF to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these new open education initiatives. Universities want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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