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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advances in elearning enable learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these open educational endeavours. Scientists want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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