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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Educators want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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