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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to consider now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Santa Clara University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these promising new open education ventures. People want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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