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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in e-learning technology have empowered learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Santa Clara University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education endeavours. Researchers want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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