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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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