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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. New gains in blended learning technology are enabling students all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these exciting new open educational initiatives. People want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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