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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in e-learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? 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 assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Corporations want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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