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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these important new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also studies the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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