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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in elearning are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Educators want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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