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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online learning technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to take courses online. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also studies the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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