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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in blended learning make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational experiments. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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