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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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