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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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