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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations are having to consider today because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these promising new open educational ventures. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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