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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in digital education technology are empowering learners all over the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations have to consider now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Instructors want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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