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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in elearning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Students want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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