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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in blended learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? 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 original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Scientists want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this crescive desideratum for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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