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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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