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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to better perceive these open education undertakings. Instructors want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing demand for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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