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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in online learning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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