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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in digital education technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Santa Clara University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this increasing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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