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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advancements in electronic educational technology make it possible for humans all over the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are considering today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to understand these fascinating new open educational endeavours. People want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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