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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can organizations make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Santa Clara University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to better understand these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also reviews the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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