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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in digital education technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Academics want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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