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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in elearning technology enable humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Professors want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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