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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online learning technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions are having to deal with now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to understand these intriguing new open education endeavours. Corporations want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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