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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like UCSF to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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