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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in elearning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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