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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Santa Clara University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Academics want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This book also studies the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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