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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advancements in blended learning technology have empowered people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? 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 institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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