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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New developments in distance learning technology have enabled students all over the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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