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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in elearning are making it possible for people all around the world to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. People want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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