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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions are considering today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational undertakings. People want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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