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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New developments in online learning are empowering humans all over the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these interesting new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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