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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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