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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in e-learning are empowering students in every nation on earth to take online courses. These massive open courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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