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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to understand these open education initiatives. Academics want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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