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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions have to consider in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to be more aware of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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