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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in elearning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Santa Clara University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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