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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in distance learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like UCSF to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Corporations want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also deals with the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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