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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a expanding demand to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. People want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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