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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in online education technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Universities want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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