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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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