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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in elearning technology have empowered students all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies 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 optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we deal with poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to better understand these fascinating new open education undertakings. Students want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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