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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Santa Clara University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning becomes more prolific there is a necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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