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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advancements in elearning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions are having to attend to now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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