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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to understand these important new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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