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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOCs? How can organizations deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Teachers want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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