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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these massively open online courses? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Scientists want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive desideratum for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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