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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Santa Clara University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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