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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in electronic education technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these important new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This gripping new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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