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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Professors want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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