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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in online education make it possible for humans all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many subjects that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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