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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in elearning have enabled learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is decent? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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