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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online learning have empowered humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Students want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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