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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these compelling new open educational endeavours. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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