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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Santa Clara University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to better understand these new open education endeavours. Corporations want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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