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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Scholars want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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