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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like UCSF to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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