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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in blended learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these open education initiatives. Educators want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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