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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New improvements in digital education technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like UCSF to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these important new open educational initiatives. Educators want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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