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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning are enabling humans all over the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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