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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in elearning technology have empowered humans in nations all around the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Universities want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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