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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in learning technology enable people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different 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 stakeholders handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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