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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in e-learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants desire to understand these intriguing new open educational ventures. Teachers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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