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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like UCSF to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational experiments. Public servants want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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