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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advances in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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