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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to attend to now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to better understand these interesting new open education endeavours. Public servants want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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