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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in electronic education technology are enabling humans all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to better perceive these promising new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this crescive need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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