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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology enable people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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