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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in e-learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions have to consider now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This sensational new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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