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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in e-learning are enabling learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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