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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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