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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in e-learning have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like UCSF to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this developing desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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