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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology are enabling students in every nation on earth to take online courses. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like UCSF to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Students want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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