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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in online education technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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