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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in e-learning technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to take classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that lecturers 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 massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Academics want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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