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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning are empowering humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to be more aware of these open education endeavours. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this demand for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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