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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in elearning technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Students want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this developing desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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