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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Scholars want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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