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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are having to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these promising new open educational endeavours. Educators want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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