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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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