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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these massive open online courses? How can stakeholders handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to better understand these compelling new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also describes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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