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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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