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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like UCSF to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these significant new open educational undertakings. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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