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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advances in blended learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Santa Clara University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to understand these compelling new open educational experiments. Instructors want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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