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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. New advances in digital education technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to understand these open education initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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