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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in blended learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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