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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in e-learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions must deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to better understand these interesting new open education initiatives. Public servants want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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