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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in online education technology are empowering students all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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