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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Professors want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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