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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in online education technology have enabled learners all over the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Academics want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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