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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like UCSF to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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