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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Instructors want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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