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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology have enabled learners all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Researchers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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