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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in elearning have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like UCSF to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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