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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning are providing the means for humans all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education endeavours. Teachers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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