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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these significant new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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