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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are dealing with today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Santa Clara University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Scientists want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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