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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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