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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern developments in electronic education technology are empowering people all over the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies 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 educators deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to understand these promising new open educational initiatives. Educators want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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