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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in electronic education technology are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to better comprehend these compelling new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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