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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in elearning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Professors want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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