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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOC courses? How can teachers handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Universities want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This exciting new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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