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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Santa Clara University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also addresses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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