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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Santa Clara University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these fascinating new open education undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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