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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in digital education technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions have to consider now that blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these interesting new open educational endeavours. Academics want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this developing demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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