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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in blended learning are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with now that online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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