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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in e-learning technology are enabling learners all around the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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