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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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