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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in blended learning technology are empowering learners all over the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these important new open educational ventures. Educators want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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