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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online learning technology have enabled humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like UCSF to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to better understand these intriguing new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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