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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online learning have provided the means for learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Instructors want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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