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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations are struggling with today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also studies the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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