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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in learning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Santa Clara University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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