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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern changes in e-learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like UCSF to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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