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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning have enabled humans all over the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also examines the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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