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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like UCSF to conduct these MOOC courses? How can educators deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Public servants want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This book also deals with the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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