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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these new open education ventures. People want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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