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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning technology have enabled students in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like UCSF to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Public servants want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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