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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Researchers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also studies the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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