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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like UCSF to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to better comprehend these open education initiatives. Corporations want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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