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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these open educational endeavours. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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