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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like UCSF to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Universities want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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