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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in online education technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these open educational endeavours. Scientists want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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