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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in learning technology have enabled students all over the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is good? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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