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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like UCSF to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these intriguing new open education endeavours. People want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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