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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in elearning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are having to deal with now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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