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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Educators want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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