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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in e-learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Santa Clara University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to better understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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