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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online learning are enabling people all over the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these exciting new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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