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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in online learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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