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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Academics want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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