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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in electronic educational technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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