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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are having to attend to today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like UCSF to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to better understand these interesting new open educational ventures. Students want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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