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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online learning technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these significant new open educational endeavours. Educators want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this developing desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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