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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in distance learning are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are having to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to better perceive these promising new open education initiatives. Professors want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also reviews the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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