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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in learning technology have empowered students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to better perceive these exciting new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this growing demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also researches the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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