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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like UCSF to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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