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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education