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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online learning enable people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational ventures. People want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this crescive need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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