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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these significant new open education initiatives. Professors want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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