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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in learning technology have enabled people all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these significant new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This definitive new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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