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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like UCSF to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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