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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in online learning have empowered students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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