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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in digital education technology are empowering humans all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this growing need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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