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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in learning technology are enabling humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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