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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 (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in online learning are empowering learners in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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