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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in e-learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive these compelling new open education experiments. Educators want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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