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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open education ventures. Scholars want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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