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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning technology enable learners all over the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are considering now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like UCSF to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Public servants want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources