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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have enabled humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to better comprehend these important new open education endeavours. Scientists want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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