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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. People want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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