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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations are considering now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Researchers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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