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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to better understand these interesting new open educational undertakings. Students want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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