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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations have to consider today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Corporations want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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