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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in electronic educational technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Santa Clara University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Teachers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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