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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like UCSF to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to understand these promising new open education initiatives. People want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this desideratum for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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