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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in e-learning are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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