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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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