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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people all over the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these compelling new open educational ventures. Scientists want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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