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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOC classes? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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