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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in online learning have empowered humans in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these compelling new open education ventures. Educators want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this crescive desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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