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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions have to deal with now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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