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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online education have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions must deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these exciting new open education undertakings. Students want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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