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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Professors want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing need for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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