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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these new open educational endeavours. People want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also articulates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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