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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners all over 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. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like UCSF to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Professors want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this developing desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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