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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advancements in e-learning make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Santa Clara University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these significant new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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