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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in e-learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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