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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. People want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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