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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to better perceive these open educational experiments. Everybody wants to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this crescive demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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