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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also researches the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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