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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Teachers want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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