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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these promising new open education experiments. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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