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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in e-learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations are considering now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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