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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in elearning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these important new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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