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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like UCSF to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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