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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also researches the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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