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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in digital education technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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