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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online education are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Everyone wants to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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