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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these exciting new open education ventures. Scientists want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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